13 mother-of-the-bride or groom dresses for early fall weddings

Mother of the bride or groom dresses
Mother of the bride or groom dresses
Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Macy's, Anthropologie, Eloquii, Adobe
August 14, 2026, 1:53 PM

As a mother of the bride or a mother of the groom, you want to feel your best on your child's wedding day -- and finding the right dress may help you do just that.

Of course, you'll want to consider the venue, the dress code and any requests from the happy couple while shopping for your dress. To help you get started, we've rounded up elegant mother-of-the-bride and mother-of-the-groom dresses at various price points and in different styles, so you can find one that's just right. We've highlighted colors and fabrics well-suited for any upcoming fall weddings, whether it calls for semi-formal attire, formal attire or black-tie dressing.

For example, shop Eloquii's Pleated Tank Gown for an elegant look for a courthouse wedding. The Amelia flutter-sleeve gown is ideal for an indoor-outdoor wedding, and it's less than $250 at Anthropologie. Shop it in multiple colors, including a raspberry floral or a chocolate brown that's perfect for the months ahead.

If the dress code calls for black-tie, try Kay Unger's jacquard fit-and-flare gown or a metallic floral gown.

You can also find picks from Nordstrom, Macy's and Reformation, including some on sale.

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